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KX53 UVE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,391 mi
Last recorded53,391 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 UVE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 53,391 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 53,391 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023
Fail 27 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 51,820 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 48,629 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 48,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 47,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2018 47,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 45,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 72,102 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,622 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 66,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,310 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,215 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,639 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,830 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,339 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,732 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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KX53 UVE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 UVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX53 UVE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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